Kajian Potensi Produksi Hijauan Pakan pada Lahan Eksisting dan Potensial untuk Meningkatkan Populasi Ternak Ruminansia di Kabupaten Aceh Besar
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this
research was to find out the width and scattered location of existing land use
which its land capability class suitable for pastures; forage production
prospective, and land carrying capacity. The combination of survey and
evaluation method was used in this study. The primary data were obtained by
field observation and compiling documents, while the secondary data were
obtained from various sources, including Bappeda Aceh, and Dinas Peternakan
Aceh Besar. Land capability classification was defined based on a modified USDA
method and land capability class mapping was prepared based on overlay method
by geoprocessing of Geographic Information Systems. The attributes delineating
land capability classification included slope, erosion potential and soil
depth. Spatial and attributes data were processed using ArcGIS 9.3.
Interpretation of land use map derived from satellite imagery analysis results.
Brachiaria humidicola green production (tons/year) was determined by
assumption-based on obtaining data from various sources. Present livestock
population and increasing of population target up to 2017 were obtained from
Dinas Peternakan Aceh Besar. The results showed that the existing land use area
was 28,632.23 ha (59.03 %), whereas the potential land use area was 19,875.73
ha (40.97%). Land use area for pastures in the district of Aceh Besar, both existing
and potential, were sufficient to support the achievement of livestock
population increasing program.
Keywords: Land capability,
existing land use, potential land use, Brachiaria humidicola, carrying capacity
Penulis: Mira Delima, Abubakar
Karim, M. Yunus
Kode Jurnal: jppeternakandd150021
